NFL rumors: Latest news for Week 6 on injuries and more

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints will kick off an exciting slate of Week 6 NFL action on Thursday night as Atlanta looks to continue its unbeaten start to the season. The Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots are all also still undefeated, while the Detroit Lions are the only team still searching for its first win.

• Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak said he won’t bench starting quarterback Peyton Manning, John Breech of CBS Sports reports. Manning has thrown seven interceptions this season and is one of just five quarterbacks with more interceptions than touchdown passes.

• Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and expects to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer reports. Kuechly, who hasn’t played since Week 1, was cleared to practice on Tuesday.

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